Tax Specialist | Schulte Hospitality Group

Schulte Hospitality Group (SHG) is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Tax Specialist to join our team! SHG is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to exude hospitality, be respectful and authentic, prioritize the needs of our internal and external stakeholders above our own, and continuously strive to make a positive impact in all we do. We are passionate hoteliers, eager to add like-minded people to our rapidly growing team!

What's in it for you? When you join SHG, you'll be part of a team committed to an inclusive, employee-focused workplace that is invested in your development. We want you to feel engaged, empowered, and excited to grow with us. After all, we believe our greatest and most valuable asset is our people! SHG provides a rewarding, fun and flexible work environment, exciting perks, a robust benefit package and an atmosphere designed to encourage and promote career growth within the company.

Our Company: Schulte Hospitality Group is a division of Schulte Companies, a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. We are a diverse team of innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. Our portfolio includes a wide array of reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Hyatt as well as many unique, independent, boutique and lifestyle properties and restaurants.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gather, analyze, interpret data and prepare sales, use and occupancy tax returns for multiple states and municipalities.
• Coordinate and/or prepare personal property tax, CAT and OL-3 returns.
• Maintain tax records, schedules and databases for all taxes.
• Ensure timely payment of all sales, property and specialty taxes.
• Research tax issues and respond to notices from various taxing authorities.
• Develop a thorough understanding of various state and local tax laws applicable to the lodging industry.
• Utilize computer applications to compile, retrieve and summarize accounting information.
• Set up tax accounts for newly acquired properties.
• Set up tax rates in computerized software systems.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Assist General Managers in proper collection of sales and occupancy tax and tax exempt reporting.
• Assist Staff Accountants in reconciling sales & occupancy tax due to the general ledger.
• Introduce or develop new ideas and processes which improve performance or productivity

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred.
• 2 - 4 years tax accounting experience preferred.
• Multi-state tax filing experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to manage the creation of thoughtful analytical reports from source and transaction data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required, including expert capability in Excel.
• Ability to work smart in a fast-paced, rapidly growing, entrepreneurial organization

PERKS/BENEFITS

Schulte Hospitality Group offers a robust selection of perks/benefits that include, but aren't limited to: Paid Time Off, Unlimited Referral Bonuses, Growth and Career Opportunities, Hotel Discounts, 401K, Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Pet Insurance, Dependent Tuition Benefits, EAP Program, Marketplace Discounts at various retailers such as Disney, Apple, AT&T, Verizon and more, and a flexible and fun working environment!

• Schulte Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.